Description:
Our client, a family-owned business, manufactures, markets, and sells consumer and business-to-business tissue and hygiene products in South Africa. They are actively seeking the services of 2 experienced SHEQ Manager s .
Reporting to Factory Managers for Manufacturing and Converting Plants , the successful incumbents will lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve business objectives for quality, health, safety, and environment.
Position details:
Manage SHEQ risks.
Ensure that all incidents relevant to SHEQ are reported, investigated, corrected and learnings disseminated.
Ensure that all incidents are reported to the correct stakeholders in terms of all contractual agreements and legal obligations.
Ensure that all relevant environmental authorizations, operating licenses/permits are applied for and are up-to-date and compliance to conditions is monitored.
Ensure the company is compliant with all applicable SHEQ legislation and other requirements to which the company subscribes.
Monitor SHEQ performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
Understand current and proposed SHEQ legislation and enforce regulations.
Develop, review, and u pdate SHEQ policies and procedures as and when required (i.e. changes in legal or customer requirements).
Make recommendations for any changes in operational procedures which will improve safe working conditions.
Development, review, and Update SHEQ policies and procedures as and when required (i.e. changes in legal or customer requirements).
Ensure that all legal appointments are in place in terms of applicable legislation.
Provide SHEQ support and information as required.
Drive continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain the occupational health management and monitoring program.
Manage all SHEQ site surveys and assessments.
Drive the culture of quality, health, safety, and environment by raising awareness of SHEQ throughout the company through various initiatives, communication plans and training.
Manage all SHEQ related training requirements.
Assess the organization’s current sustainability performance, identify, and prioritize the organization’s key sustainability strategies, i.e., drive energy efficiencies, resource recovery, reduce waste and increase efficiencies, carbon footprints, etc.
Responsible for developing adequate plans / controls to prevent pollution, respond to emergencies and ensure business continuity.
Manage all internal and external SHEQ audits.
Quality:
Review customer requirements.
Work with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.
Define quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff.
Set up and maintain controls and documented procedures.
Maintain and enhance internal and external customer relations.
Manage customer complaints.
Financial:
Provide effective and efficient support to the End-to-End Supply Chain functions so that the business revenue and profit targets are met.
Management and Leadership:
Develop and execute an effective and efficient SHEQ strategy for the business.
Provide input from a SHEQ perspective into the company’s business plans and strategic objectives.
Set standards and overall objectives for SHEQ.
Manage the implementation and maintenance of SHEQ Management System for the business.
Manage the SHEQ department and ensure that the department has the right structures and resources in place to deliver the necessary SHEQ efficiencies.
Devise and establish the company’s SHEQ procedures, standards, and specifications.
People:
Mentor, coach and develop employees by building individual and team competencies to meet set goals and objectives.
Ensure that team and individual performance objectives are in place, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and that quarterly performance reviews done.
Competencies:
Strong leadership skills, and overall business acumen.
Strong decision-making ability.
Able to plan, organize, prioritize and multi-task.
High degree of attention to detail.
High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
Meticulous about meeting standards and customer expectations.
Good communication and presentation skills.
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Requirements:
Degree in Safety, Environment, and/or related fields.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in defining and managing SHEQ compliance systems.
Minimum 5 years in a management position.
Working knowledge of relevant South African legislation, applicable SANS codes ISO9000, ISO9001, ISO9004, 5S Programme, best practice guidelines and corporate governance.